Crewe vs Willaston (Cheshire East)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Crewe is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% lower. Crewe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Willaston (cheshire East) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crewe
£239,596
Willaston (Cheshire East)
£331,561
Crime Rate
Crewe
59.7
Willaston (Cheshire East)
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crewe
93.8%
Willaston (Cheshire East)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crewe
392.2
Willaston (Cheshire East)
351.7
EPC Rating
Crewe
70.9
Willaston (Cheshire East)
70.9
Median Income
Crewe
£32,000
Willaston (Cheshire East)
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £239,596, Crewe undercuts Willaston (cheshire East) (£331,561) by around 28% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Crewe is a flat at £101,378, while in Willaston (cheshire East) it is a flat at £157,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Willaston (cheshire East) (£211,547 vs £133,042).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crewe prices grew faster — 32% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrewe has a crime rate of 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Willaston (cheshire East) at 59.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crewe is violent-crime, while in Willaston (cheshire East) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf the 23 schools in Crewe, 93.8% are in the top two inspection bands. In Willaston (cheshire East), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Crewe School Inspection Breakdown
93.8% of 23 schools (16 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Willaston (Cheshire East) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crewe | Willaston (Cheshire East) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 1 |
| Primary | 16 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 93.8% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Crewe averages 392.2 Mbps – ahead of Willaston (cheshire East)'s 351.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Crewe and 90.8% in Willaston (cheshire East). Gigabit availability stands at 73% in Crewe and 65.9% in Willaston (cheshire East).
Crewe is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (392 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Crewe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Willaston (cheshire East) averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Crewe and £1,250 in Willaston (cheshire East). 61.8% of homes in Crewe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Willaston (cheshire East).
Crewe has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Crewe and £32,000 in Willaston (cheshire East). The median age is 46.1 in Crewe and 46.1 in Willaston (cheshire East). Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Crewe versus 71.9% in Willaston (cheshire East). Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Crewe and 58.4% in Willaston (cheshire East).
| Indicator | Crewe | Willaston (Cheshire East) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 74,116 | 3,653 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £32,000 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.6% |
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